SAT score of 500 or higher (before April 1995), 580 or higher (May 1995 - May 2010), or 660 or higher (after May 2010).

Students may pass CLEP and DANTES tests in the appropriate subject areas in order to earn credit for general education English prefix courses. Appropriate courses are determined by the department chair.

An entering student who has earned a score of 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Literature/Composition (senior or junior year AP) will be awarded 3 semester hours of credit for ENG 203—Major Themes in Literature. Students may pass CLEP and DANTES tests in the appropriate subject areas in order to earn credit for general education English prefix courses. Appropriate courses are determined by the department chair.